The US has launched a new wave of strikes against Iran. On June 27

The US has launched a new wave of strikes against Iran. On June 27, the Islamic Republic of Iran's Guards Corps (IRGC) stated that it had struck US military positions, prompting American forces to resume attacks on Iran.

Consensus

The United States has been conducting airstrikes against Iran for multiple nights in succession.
Iran responded with missile attacks on U.S. military installations in the Persian Gulf region.
U.S. operations are aimed at undermining Iran's ability to threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Both sides have exchanged strikes following a prior memorandum of understanding signed in June 2026 that was later broken.

Points of divergence

Iran used ground forces and 'ground-to-ground' missiles to target U.S. HIMARS systems at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait. — riamo
The attacks began on July 20, 2026, at 16:00 Eastern Time (23:00 MSK), and were reported to have caused explosions heard across southern and southeastern Iran. — kommerant
This marks the ninth consecutive night of U.S. attacks on Iran; a memorandum was signed in June 2026, but President Trump ordered resumption of strikes on July 8 due to Iranian actions against commercial shipping. — vesti
U.S. airstrikes targeted bridges, including one between Bandar Abbas and Shiraz; damage was confirmed by CNN with geolocated photos; seven people were killed and nine injured in Iran according to Iranian authorities. — meduza
The U.S. struck Bandar Abbas during the operation, in addition to command centers, air defense systems, and coastal surveillance facilities. — tg_rian_ru
More than 260 people were injured in one series of attacks; at least 30 killed in recent days; Iran stated it would continue responding decisively without pursuing negotiations. — fontanka
The U.S. used precision weapons and resumed a maritime blockade on ships heading to Iranian ports during the same day as the strikes. — tvrain
U.S. forces used sea drones for the first time in operations against Iran; Iran claimed attacks on two UAE tankers. — tg_astrapress

Coverage (20 sources)

Iran begins retaliatory strikes on US targets in the Middle East — РИАМО
US and Iran exchange strikes again — Коммерсантъ
US military strikes Iran in the air for the ninth consecutive night — Вести
US announces new strikes on Iran — Коммерсантъ
US launches eighth consecutive night of strikes on Iran — Коммерсантъ
Iran launches sustained strikes on US targets in Iraq — Вести
US strikes Iran for sixth consecutive day; Tehran says targets were bridges — Meduza
US strikes against Iran targeted command centers, air defense and coastal observation facilities, as well as Bandar Abbas — РИА Новости (Telegram)
Fourth night of shelling. US begins new wave of strikes on Iran — Фонтанка
US launches new strikes on Iran — Коммерсантъ
US military reports seven-hour strike series on Iran — Дождь
US claims strikes on Iranian military targets, including first use of maritime drones; Iran reports attacks on US bases — ASTRA
Mehran: Four people injured in US strike on Iranian city of Omidiyeh — РИАМО
US Army reports on a new series of strikes against Iran — Ведомости
US Reports Start of New Wave of Strikes on Iran — Вести
US and Iran exchange strikes — Коммерсантъ
Iranian Navy strikes American ship — Вести
US and Iran exchange strikes again; US military uses drones for first time; six Middle Eastern nations report Iranian attacks — Meduza
US completes strikes on Iran; it retaliates against bases in Jordan and Bahrain — Фонтанка
US military strikes Iran by Trump's order, US Central Command claims — РИА Новости (Telegram)

The US has launched a new wave of strikes against Iran. On June 27

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